SOLOPOL
What is the study of measuring time and mechanical time-keeping devices called?
A. Horology B. Phrasology
A. Horology
In 2002, ‘Clocks’ was a song by which British rock band?
COLDPLAY
Which European capital city is famous for its astronomical clock?
A. Helsinki B. Prague
B. Prague
Benjamin Franklin - often known as 'The First American' who is thought to have said: 'Time is ____'?
A. Precious B. Money
B. Time is Money -in his 1748 essay, Advice to a young tradesperson, emphasising that wasted time is a direct financial loss, equating lost hours to lost earnings and promoting industry and frugality for wealth creation.
What was the wristwatch originally called?
A. Wristlet B. Wrist Machine
A. Wristlet
Sigmund Freud once said: 'Time spent with ____ is never wasted'?
A. Cats B. Dogs
A. Cats
When was the Digital Watch first created?
A. 1970 B. 1988
A. 1970 - The first digital watch was the Hamilton Pulsar, introduced as a prototype in 1970 and commercially released in 1972, marking a revolution with its LED display and futuristic design, worn by celebrities and even James Bond.
Which make of watch was the first to be worn on the Moon in July of 1969? A. Rolex B. Omega
B. Omega (Omega Speedmaster worn by Apollo astronauts is sometimes called the 'moon watch')
In the 2009 film Angels & Demons, which cartoon character is shown on the watch Tom Hanks wears
A. Micky Mouse B. Popeye
A. Micky Mouse